The Gambia (1965-1970), Republic of the Gamiba (1970-2015, 2017-present), Islamic Republic of the Gambia (2015-2017)
Country in West Africa (1965-present)
Location: West Africa
Capital City: Banjul
Government type: Constitutional Monarchy (1965-1970), Republic (1970-present)
Main languages: English, Mandinka, Pulaar, Wolof, Jola, Soninke
Main religions: Sunni Islam
Chronology
1966: The Gambia becomes independent from Britain
1970: Republic declared
2015: Declared an Islamic Republic, but the constitution remains unchanged
2017: Previous name restored after ECOWAS intervention deposes president Yahya Jammeh after he refused to step down after losing an election
Currency
Pound (1966-1971)
1 Pound = 20 Shillings = 240 Pence
Dalasi (1971-present)
1 Dalasi = 100 Bututs
Coins from the Gambia in the collection
Republic (1970-present)
•1 Butut, 1974 (bronze, Llantrisant mint, KM#14) Commemorative: FAO
•1 Butut, 1996 (copper-plated steel, Llantrisant mint, KM#54)
•10 Butut, 1998 (brass-plated steel, Llantrisant mint, KM#56)
•25 Butut, 1998 (cupronickel, Llantrisant mint, KM#57)
•1 Dalasi, 1971 (cupronickel, Llantrisant mint, KM#13)
•5 Dalasi, 1975 (silver (.500), Llantrisant mint, KM#16) Commemorative: 10th Anniversary of Independence